Te Papa's June Exhibitions and Events Update 2005
Te Papa's June Exhibitions and Events Update 2005
June
highlights @ Te Papa
Come along and find out why Holbein
to Hockney: Drawings from the Royal Collection is so
popular! These extraordinary works by some of the world's
greatest artists - including Michelangelo, Leonardo da
Vinci, and Dürer - will astonish you. On weekends or
Thursdays, join a knowledgeable Host for a guided tour of
the exhibition. A lecture by well-known Auckland curator
Mary Kisler, 'A fearful joy: the paradox of pregnancy in
Holbein's Portrait of Cicely Heron', will also offer
fascinating insights.
This winter, celebrate Matariki,
the Mäori New Year, at Te Papa. A variety of lively events
will mark this special time. Leading Mäori performers Moana
& the Tribe and Whirimako Black will perform in two
world-class toi ihoTM concerts. Popular actress and singer
Mere Boynton will launch her latest CD, and Carol Henry will
perform works from her debut album. Canti Mäori will offer
an exciting mix of traditional Mäori incantations and
instruments with Italian opera. At Queen's Birthday weekend,
Te Papa celebrates the centuries-old art of poi with a
gathering of renowned weavers from around the country. Talk
to and watch these experts as they demonstrate their
beautiful art form.
Matariki is a time to reflect on
the year that was and the year that will be. A series of
lunchtime discussions will feature topics such as Mäori
language, medicine, horticulture, and tourism. Enjoy a
stimulating, informal meeting of minds.
Also take the
chance to visit Wild Water. This exciting makeover of a
section of Te Papa's permanent Awesome Forces exhibition
explores the power of water - including tsunamis - in
shaping our landscape.
EVENTS
Queen's Birthday
Weekend
Saturday 4
10am-4pm: A Celebration of Poi: E
ara ra - ki te ao, ki to ao. For Matariki 2005, enjoy the
art of poi. Poi has been developed and performed by Mäori
for centuries. Watch and talk to renowned weavers from
throughout the country as they demonstrate this beautiful
art form. The Marae, Level 4. Free entry.
10.30am,
11.30am, 1.30pm, & 2.30pm: Matariki Starlab
sessions
Visit the mini-planetarium Starlab, enjoy
locating the different stars, and learn about the
significance of Matariki to Maori. Sessions last 45 minutes
and numbers are limited to the first 20 people. Cost: gold
coin donation. See the host in PlaNet Pasifika, Level 4, to
reserve your place.
11am-12 noon: Make a Matariki fridge magnet. Te Huka a Tai, Level 4. Cost $2.
11.30-12 noon: Te Reanga Morehu o Ratana (Morehu Youth Movement).
Celebrate the opening of Matariki (Mäori New Year) with passionate and rousing kapa haka (performance) by this 40-strong group from our resident Whanganui iwi (tribal groups). Wellington Foyer, Level 2. Free entry.
2pm-2.45pm: A fearful joy: the paradox of pregnancy in Holbein's Portrait of Cicely Heron. For Renaissance women, pregnancy was a mixed blessing - it showed fertility, but the risks were high. Portraits were in part a reminder of a mother who might be lost in childbirth. Hear Mary Kisler, Mackelvie Curator of International Art at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki, discuss the prevalence of 'pregnancy' portraiture in Europe. Soundings Theatre, Level 2. Free entry.
Throughout the day: A Celebration of Poi: E
ara ra - ki te ao, ki te ao floortalks
Find out more
about the marvellous art of poi. The Marae, Level 4. Free
entry.
Queen's Birthday Weekend
Sunday
5
10am-4pm: A Celebration of Poi: E ara ra - ki te ao, ki
to ao
For Matariki 2005, enjoy the art of poi. Poi has
been developed and performed by Mäori for centuries. Watch
and talk to renowned weavers from throughout the country as
they demonstrate this beautiful art form. The Marae, Level
4. Free entry.
10am-5pm: Experiencing Excellence in Mäori Arts - toi ihoTM Expo. See authentic, quality Mäori arts and crafts promoted by this unique trademark symbol. The Marae, Level 4. Free entry.
10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm, & 2.30pm;
Matariki Starlab sessions
Visit the mini-planetarium
Starlab, enjoy locating the different stars, and learn about
the significance of Matariki to Maori. Sessions last 45
minutes and numbers are limited to the first 20 people.
Cost: gold coin donation. See the host in PlaNet Pasifika,
Level 4, to reserve your place.
11am-12 noon: Create a Matariki starscope. Te Huka a Tai, Level 4. Cost $2..
Throughout the day: A Celebration of Poi: E ara ra -
ki te ao, ki te ao floortalks
Find out more about the
marvellous art of poi. The Marae, Level 4. Free
entry.
Queen's Birthday Weekend
Monday
6
10am-4pm: A Celebration of Poi: E ara ra - ki te ao, ki
to ao. For Matariki 2005, enjoy the art of poi. Poi has been
developed and performed by Mäori for centuries. Watch and
talk to renowned weavers from throughout the country as they
demonstrate this beautiful art form. The Marae, Level 4.
Free entry.
10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm, & 2.30pm: Matariki
Starlab sessions
Visit the mini-planetarium Starlab,
enjoy locating the different stars, and learn about the
significance of Matariki to Maori. Sessions last 45 minutes
and numbers are limited to the first 20 people. Cost: gold
coin donation. See the host in PlaNet Pasifika, Level 4, to
reserve your place.
11am-12 noon: Make a birthday crown. Inspiration Station, Level 4. Cost $2.
Throughout the day:
A Celebration of Poi: E ara ra - ki te ao, ki te ao
floortalks
Find out more about the marvellous art of
poi. The Marae, Level 4. Free entry.
Tuesday
7
12.15pm-1pm: Ngä Reo o Matariki - Matariki at Te Papa.
Why do we celebrate Matariki at Te Papa? Come along to a Te
Papa panel discussion about the significance of Matariki to
the Museum. You'll find out more about Matariki, both
regionally and nationally, and why we celebrate this special
time. The Marae, Level 4. Free entry.
3pm-5.30pm: Discover
Matariki - The Mäori New Year Tour. What is Matariki? Find
out on this fascinating tour that includes Matariki taonga
(treasures) and stories at Te Papa and a planetarium
presentation at the Carter Observatory. Transport provided.
Bookings essential. Contact Victoria Leachman, Manager Te
Papa Tours, ph (04) 381 7111 or email
reservations@tepapa.govt.nz
6.15pm & 8.15 pm (both sessions in te reo
Mäori): Matariki Starlab sessions 7pm-8pm: toi ihoTM Concert: Moana & the Tribe.
Don't miss this internationally renowned band, with its
unique blend of traditional Mäori musical elements and
contemporary western grooves. The Marae, Level 4. Free
entry. 11am-12 noon: Decorate a Matariki star mask. Te
Huka a Tai, Level 4. Cost $2. 12.30pm-1.30pm: Waikohu -
Mere Boynton's CD launch. Some of the hottest names in
contemporary New Zealand performance feature on this
collaborative CD by acclaimed actress and singer Mere
Boynton. To produce the CD, Mere collaborated in a variety
of styles with artists including Gareth Farr, Richard Nunns,
and the percussionists of Strike. The Marae, Level 4. Free
entry. 2pm-3pm: Canti Mäori. Enjoy this innovative and
exciting mix of traditional Mäori instruments, voices, and
incantations (waiata, karanga, and karakia) with opera
singing by Timua Brennan. The Marae, Level 4. Free
entry. 3pm-5.30pm: Discover Matariki - The Mäori New Year
Tour. What is Matariki? Find out on this fascinating tour
that includes Matariki taonga (treasures) and stories at Te
Papa and a planetarium presentation at the Carter
Observatory. Transport provided. Bookings essential. Contact
Victoria Leachman, Manager Te Papa Tours, ph (04) 381 7111
or email reservations@tepapa.govt.nz
11am-12 noon: Grow an afro bro. Te
Huka a Tai, Level 4. Cost $2. 1pm-1.50pm: Carol Henry's
debut release. Enjoy the magic of Carol Henry's music from
her debut album - fusion folk in a range of sweet melodies
and soaring ballads with funky rhythms. The Marae, Level 4.
Free entry. 3pm-5.30pm: Discover
Matariki - The Mäori New Year Tour. What is Matariki? Find
out on this fascinating tour that includes Matariki taonga
(treasures) and stories at Te Papa and a planetarium
presentation at the Carter Observatory. Transport provided.
Bookings essential. Contact Victoria Leachman, Manager Te
Papa Tours, ph (04) 381 7111 or email
reservations@tepapa.govt.nz
7pm-8pm: toi ihoTM Concert: Whirimako
Black. Grab this chance to hear a nationally acclaimed
performer with a unique and powerful voice for Mäori music
and culture. Marae, Level 4. Free entry. 10am-11am: Fantastic neon face-painting. Have your
face professionally painted by Body FX using neon paint.
Then see how it glows in the star cave! 11am-12 noon. Make twirling poi.
Make your own poi then enter the poi competition to win a
prize. Cost $2. 11.30am-12.15pm. Matariki Starlab session
(in reo Mäori). Search the constellations for Matariki in Te
Papa's mini-planetarium. Level 4 classroom, by PlaNet
Pasifika. 12 noon-1pm: Fantastic neon face-painting. Have
your face professionally painted by Body FX using neon
paint. Then see how it glows in the star cave! 2pm-2.30pm: Storytelling under the stars. Listen
to Moira Wairama tell wonderful stories in a star
cave. 2pm-3pm: Funky moko styles. Come and have a funky
glitter moko professionally painted by Robin
Peachy. 3pm-3.30pm: Dark star stories anyone? Hear some
magnificent stories from Moira Wairama. 3.3pm-4pm:
Matariki games. Join in the fun and games. Plus, all day
events - help make a Matariki mural and enter the star cave
competition to win a prize! 11am-12 noon: Matariki Day: Make a
twirling poi. Te Huka a Tai, Level 4. Cost $2. 3pm-5.30pm:
Discover Matariki - The Mäori New Year Tour. What is
Matariki? Find out on this fascinating tour that includes
Matariki taonga (treasures) and stories at Te Papa and a
planetarium presentation at the Carter Observatory.
Transport provided. Bookings essential. Contact Victoria
Leachman, Manager Te Papa Tours, ph (04) 381 7111 or email
reservations@tepapa.govt.nz
11am-12 noon: Create a Matariki
mobile. Te Huka a Tai, Level 4. Cost $2. 12 noon-1pm:
Southgate. Southgate Entertainment and former Herbs member
Carl Perkins present songs from the CD Our Story - a
compilation from the rangatahi (youth) of Whanganui.
Featuring new songs from the House of Shem reggae band,
Johnny K & Jahlyse (hip hop/r'n'b), and the Steady Beat
Rockers (hip hop). The Marae, Level 4. Free
entry. 1pm-2pm: toi ihoTM Concert: Ruia - closing
Matariki. Hear this leading figure from the Mäori music
world in a passionate finale to Matariki. The Marae, Level
4. Free entry. 1pm-1.30pm: Popoto Whakamiharo. Experience the plight
of the critically endangered popoto or Maui's dolphin with
this powerful mix of live music, waiata (song), taonga puoro
(traditional Mäori musical instruments), theatre, and dance.
The Marae, Level 4. Free entry. 1.15pm-2.15pm. Holbein to Hockney with music. Hear a
live performance of classical masterpieces as you savour
these superb works by some of the world's greatest artists.
The TOWER Gallery, Level 4. Exhibition admission charges
apply. 2pm-4pm: Discovery Hour - Bring a Rock Day. Hey
kids! Bring in your rocks and fossils and find out what they
are with Te Papa's geologist Dr Hamish Campbell.
NatureSpace, Level 2. Free entry. Holbein
to Hockney: Drawings from the Royal Collection 23 April-24 July 2005.
The TOWER Gallery, Level 4. Adult $12.00; child (4-14 years)
$4.50. Mäori Showbands Toi Te Papa Art of the Nation: Works on paper
1940-60 Until May
2006. Level 4. Free entry.
Wednesday
8
12.15pm-1pm: Ngä Reo o Matariki - Mäori Language (Te
Reo). Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Mäori (the Mäori Language
Commission) has launched a new reo promotion, Körero Mäori.
Come along and learn about exciting developments in store
for Mäori and all New Zealanders. The Marae, Level 4. Free
entry.
Thursday 9
12.15pm-1pm: Ngä Reo o Matariki -
The growth of Mäori music. Mäori music is a growing force
worldwide, but what is Mäori music? Hear our panel of
musicians discuss the music industry and what the future
holds - including James Moss, Hinemoana Baker, and Ngahiwi
Apanui. Chaired by Erana Hemmingsen. The Marae, Level 4.
Free entry.
Visit the
mini-planetarium Starlab, enjoy locating the different
stars, and learn about the significance of Matariki to
Maori. Sessions last 45 minutes and numbers are limited to
the first 20 people. Cost: gold coin donation. See the host
in PlaNet Pasifika, Level 4, to reserve your
place.
Friday 10
12.15pm-1pm: Ngä Reo o Matariki -
Mäori Language (Te Reo) - part 2. Find out more about
exciting developments in store for Mäori and all New
Zealanders. A new initiative means people can gain greater
knowledge of reo Mäori and make informed choices about
language issues. The Marae, Level 4. Free
entry.
Saturday 11
10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm, &
2.30pm
Matariki Starlab sessions
Visit the
mini-planetarium Starlab, enjoy locating the different
stars, and learn about the significance of Matariki to
Maori. Sessions last 45 minutes and numbers are limited to
the first 20 people. Cost: gold coin donation. See the host
in PlaNet Pasifika, Level 4, to reserve your
place.
Sunday 12
10.30am,
11.30am, 1.30pm, & 2.30pm
Matariki Starlab
sessions
Visit the mini-planetarium Starlab, enjoy
locating the different stars, and learn about the
significance of Matariki to Maori. Sessions last 45 minutes
and numbers are limited to the first 20 people. Cost: gold
coin donation. See the host in PlaNet Pasifika, Level 4, to
reserve your place.
Monday 13
12.15pm-1pm: Ngä Reo o
Matariki - Mäori Medicine. Learn how Whanganui Mäori use
native plants for their medicinal qualities and the
traditions that surround their use and cultivation. The
Marae, Level 4. Free entry.
Tuesday 14
12.15pm-1pm:
Ngä Reo o Matariki - Mäori Horticulture. Join Nick Roskruge
(Atiawa and Ngäti Tama) of Massey University and Dr Ocean
Mercier (Ngäti Porou) of Victoria University along with
Turama Hawira from Whanganui iwi (tribal groups) as they
talk about traditional Mäori horticulture and cultivation.
The Marae, Level 4. Free entry.
Wednesday
15
12.15pm-1pm: Ngä Reo o Matariki - The Growth of
Kohanga Reo. Join members of the Whanganui iwi (tribal
groups) as they discuss the growth of the kohanga reo
(language nest) movement in their region. The Marae, Level
4. Free entry.
Thursday 16
12.15pm-1pm: Ngä Reo o
Matariki - Whanganui River. Enjoy this discussion of an
awesome river. In conjunction with Te Awa Tupua: The
Whanganui Iwi Exhibition. The Marae, Level 4. Free
entry.
6.15pm & 8.15 pm
Matariki Starlab
sessions
Visit the mini-planetarium Starlab, enjoy
locating the different stars, and learn about the
significance of Matariki to Maori. Sessions last 45 minutes
and numbers are limited to the first 20 people. Cost: gold
coin donation. See the host in PlaNet Pasifika, Level 4, to
reserve your place.
Friday
17
12.15pm-1pm: Ngä Reo o Matariki - Whanganui Tourism.
Whanganui has become an exciting area for tourism, with
adventure sports, excellent angling, and much more. Join in
the discussion and find out about the adventures to be had
in Wanganui. The Marae, Level 4. Free entry.
Saturday
18
Matariki Whänau Day
Te Huka ä Tai Discovery Centre,
Level 4, unless noted. All events free entry, unless
noted.
10am-11am: Make a
Matariki Badge. Cost $2.
12
noon-1pm: Poi demonstrations and competition. Show off your
poi skills and be in to win a prize!
1pm-2pm: Discovery
Hour: Taonga Püoro (Mäori musical instruments). Hey kids!
Come along and learn about taonga püoro with Te Papa's Mäori
Collection Manager Dion Peita in a wonderful show-and-tell
session.
10.30am, 11.30am (in te reo
Maori) , 1.30pm, & 2.30pm
Matariki Starlab
sessions
Visit the mini-planetarium Starlab, enjoy
locating the different stars, and learn about the
significance of Matariki to Maori. Sessions last 45 minutes
and numbers are limited to the first 20 people. Cost: gold
coin donation. See the host in PlaNet Pasifika, Level 4, to
reserve your place.
Sunday 19
10.30am,
11.30am, 1.30pm, & 2.30pm
Matariki Starlab
sessions
Visit the mini-planetarium Starlab, enjoy
locating the different stars, and learn about the
significance of Matariki to Maori. Sessions last 45 minutes
and numbers are limited to the first 20 people. Cost: gold
coin donation. See the host in PlaNet Pasifika, Level 4, to
reserve your place.
Saturday 25
11am-12 noon: Create a
navigational waka (canoe). PlaNet Pasifika, Level 4. Cost
$2.
Sunday 26
11am-12
noon: Make a shell necklace. NatureSpace, Level 2. Cost
$2.
All
times/performances are correct at time of going to print,
although changes may occur. We suggest you check our
website (www.tepapa.govt.nz) for confirmation on any events
you wish to attend.
SHORT-TERM EXHIBITIONS
An
exhibition of seventy-six works representing a selection of
the most significant drawings from the Royal Collection
including works by artists such as Leonardo da Vinci,
Michelangelo, Raphael, and Durer.
Visit the Holbein to Hockney exhibition and
enter the competition to win a trip for two to Windsor
Castle!
The people, the sounds, the
look, the sensational performing style - experience an
extraordinary musical era in Mäori Showbands, Te Papa's
first online exhibition. Visit www.maorishowbands.co.nz to
explore the people and stories behind this phenomenon.
Discover the enduring appeal of some of New Zealand's most
magnetic entertainers.
Qui Tutto Bene: The Italians in
New Zealand
Te Papa and the Italian community combine to
present a fresh and fascinating look at what it means to be
Italian in New Zealand. Qui Tutto Bene is an exploration of
the colourful history and wonderfully diverse influence of
this small vibrant community.
Until March 2007. Level
4. Free entry.
Toi Te Papa Art of the Nation:
1940-today
Showcasing over 100 of the nation's most
significant artworks and taonga from Te Papa's collections.
The first part of a major project, this exhibition includes
works by Colin McCahon, Ralph Hotere, and Rita Angus. Level
5. Free entry.
Exclusively sponsored by
AIR NEW
ZEALAND
This intriguing selection of works on paper by
New Zealand artists illustrates a time of emerging
nationalism and experiment in New Zealand art. Another
development in the Toi Te Papa project. The Ilott Room,
Level 4. Until August 2005. Free entry.
Shawls: the
elegant drape
Showcasing the rich textures and exquisite
patterns of a selection of shawls from Te Papa's extensive
collection. Until September 2005. The Eyelights Gallery,
Level 4. Free entry.
Te Awa Tupua: The Whanganui Iwi
Exhibition
In partnership with Te Papa, Whanganui iwi
present stories and taonga from their unique Whanganui river
culture, from Te Kähui Maunga (the mountain clan) to
Tangaroa (the sea). The exhibition's central theme is
contained in the whakatauakï (proverb), 'E rere kau mai te
awa nui mai Te Kähui Maunga ki Tangaroa, ko au te awa ko te
awa ko au.' (The great river flows from the mountain clan to
Tangaroa, I am the river; the river is me).
Wild Design: A fresh look
at nature
Enjoy a visual feast of photographs, objects,
and artworks that bring you up close to design in the
natural world. Until late 2005. Level 3. Free
entry.
Ngä Toko Rima | Contemporary clayworks
Out
of the creation stories of fire, water, and earth, five
leading Mäori artists create powerful new works in clay.
Until September 2005. The Terrace, Level 6. Free
entry.
ENDS